Sep
20
Are Food Companies and Restaurants to Blame for Obesity? Thoughts Inspired by Moderation Nation Coalition
September 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Have you heard about the coalition between the American Dietetic Association and Hersheys Center for Health and Nutrition, Moderation Nation? If you haven’t, Hersheys is giving people free $250-certificates to consult with a nutrition expert, a registered dietitian.
There are some people bashing such a coalition, angry that the dietitians’ association is making good friends with [...]
Jun
4
Sea Food from the Red Sea…and Exciting Diving and Snorkeling Experience
June 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment
I have been trying to write posts three times a week, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This week, I missed one day so I wanted to share with you why. Lack of internet access on a short trip we took to Sharm El-Sheikh, a beach town/area in the southern part of Sinai of Egypt on the [...]
Apr
11
Salad Toppings: Good or Bad?
April 11, 2010 | 2 Comments
This is a very simple post but I think it’s worth writing. What’s the verdict on salad toppings, such as dressing, cheese, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, etc? Thumbs up, or down?
Salad is good. An easy way to get vegetables. Sometimes, though, the same old lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot–and anything else you put in your [...]
Mar
2
Healthy + Kids + Restaurant: Can They Coexist?
March 2, 2010 | 16 Comments
When Janet Helm, registered dietitian, from Nutrition Unplugged wrote about food trends for 2010, I was thrilled to see that healthy kids meals were on the list and on chefs’ minds.
At last–I thought! But some restaurants are still falling behind.
On Sunday, we had brunch with some friends. Here’s what the kids got:
Now I have to [...]
Feb
24
Never Eat Out Again ?!?!
February 24, 2010 | 11 Comments
A report by the USDA Economic Research Service, (report number 90) found that eating one meal away from home a week worsens the quality of the diet and increases calorie intake. And depending on which meal you eat out (breakfast, lunch, or dinner), you will eat less fruits, vegetables, whole grains, or dairy, or more [...]
Jan
21
I Spy: A Healthy Plate
January 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
How often do you think of, or plan ahead, what’s in your plate?
Many people have sincere intentions to eating healthy. However, distorted portions, disproportionate meals, hidden fats and calories, lack of time, and lack of availability of healthy options can jeopardize these intentions.
That’s why planning ahead and thinking of what’s in your plate are necessary [...]
Jan
16
Book Review: The Calorie Counter for Dummies
January 16, 2010 | 2 Comments
If you’ve ever thought you ordered the healthiest food pulling in to a fast-food drive-through or browsing the menu of your favorite restaurant to realize that you didn’t, then The Calorie Counter For Dummies is what you need.
The 436-page pocket size book is light and simple reading, written by two registered dietitians, Rossane Rust and [...]
Jan
13
Time to Break up with Fast-Food!
January 13, 2010 | 8 Comments
Like many, we did our own share of traveling in December.
Our trip was 7 hours long. We ate lunch before we left and packed fruit, baby carrots, and cut-up veggies for snacks and sandwiches for dinner.
Coming back, we had to eat two meals on the road: we packed one and left the other for spontaneity. [...]
Jan
4
Trans Fat Ban in California
January 4, 2010 | 7 Comments
As of January 1, 2010, restaurants in California won’t be able to use oils, shortenings, and margarine’s with more than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. In 2011, the law will apply to baked goods. New York City passed similar laws before.
First I want to make a point clear. The law bans products with [...]
Dec
30
Are Dietitians Ever Going to Stop Talking about Food Portions?
December 30, 2009 | 6 Comments
My husband and I decided to treat ourselves, without the toddler mess, with a nice, romantic, upscale dinner.
We headed to the city to one of my friend’s favorite fancy restaurants and ordered the three course meal: appetizer, entree, and dessert.
The appetizer portion was skimpy, “it’s ok, it’s just the appetizer,” I thought. But when the [...]
